Mount Vernon, New York – February 13, 2023 – The Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon announced that Jay Andronaco has joined their staff as Director of Development. Andronaco will be responsible for leading the Club’s plan to generate resources and support for one of the leading youth development organizations in the greater New York metro area.
Jay Andronaco has more than 30 years of experience in development, partnerships, marketing, strategic planning, promotions, public relations, events, and marketing communications. Jay started his career working in the sports and entertainment industry. Over the course of 25 years, he served in leadership and management positions at Army West Point Sports Properties, Special Olympics Connecticut, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Acclaim Sports Video Games, PGA of America Trade Shows (Reed Exhibition), Pepsi/Mountain Dew NASCAR (Millsport Sports Marketing), Diageo NASCAR, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball (Colangelo Synergy Marketing & Integrated Merchandising Systems), Strat-O-Matic Sports Game Company and Summit Golf Brands (Non-Stop Marketing & Promotions).
In 2012, Andronaco started working for nonprofits as a member of the Special Olympics Connecticut development department. In the following years, he served in management positions with Cardinal McCloskey Community Services, Villa Maria School, Capital Preparatory Charter Schools, Housatonic Habitat for Humanity, and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – CT Chapter (Non-Stop Marketing & Promotions).
“Our Club has had a meaningful impact in the lives of thousands of youth in the Mount Vernon community for over 100 years, and we have ambitious plans to grow in the future” said Rob Potack, Board Chairperson for Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon. “It is critically important for our organization to have a development executive with an entrepreneurial spirit, fundraising know-how, and a successful track record of raising awareness and funding. Jay embodies all of these qualities and more, and we are excited to have him join us.”
“I am so happy to be here at the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon, it is like a dream come true. I saw what Boys & Girls Clubs did for my own daughter and I want every kid to have that opportunity. I am excited to lead the charge in development and make a difference in the Mount Vernon community.” said Jay Andronaco.
“We are very fortunate to have someone with such a tremendous background, accomplishments and relationship-building experience to lead our development plans.” said Mel Campos, Chief Executive Officer, Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon. “Jay is a perfect fit for our organization to help drive support for the critically important resources our kids need to grow. On behalf of our entire staff, we welcome Jay, and look forward to a great future together for our Club and for the Mount Vernon community.”
Jay is a graduate of Springfield College. He has one daughter, Isabelle, who is a senior at Springfield College.
About Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon
The Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon offers after school, teen, and summer programs for over 600 youth in the Mount Vernon community, and serves over 900 through a variety of other programs to help them learn and grow in a safe, fun, educational environment. Every day, their dedicated, highly trained staff and volunteers serve youth members with a wide variety of engaging, interactive activities and programs, to help them improve their self- esteem, develop positive values, and achieve their highest potential in academic success. The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to develop today’s youth into tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, contact Mel Campos, Chief Executive Officer tel: 914 668-9580 mcampos@bgcmvny.org or visit bgcmvny.org.